Epic Journeys: 100 Life-Changing Adventures

This large-format, comprehensive book offers the itineraries of a lifetime for
explorers and adrenaline junkies alike, from navigating class-five rapids
through the Grand Canyon to tubing the glow worm caves of New Zealand to
parasailing over the hills of Cartagena. Written by the father of adventure
travel, Expedia founder Richard Bangs, and featuring more than 300 vivid
photographs, each of the 100 itineraries in this inspirational guide reveals the
planet's best destinations for hikers, skiers, divers, rafters, and more. Featuring
more than 20 top-ten lists covering everything from the world's best hiking
trails to the top wildlife parks, you'll also learn everything you need to know for
the ultimate epic journey: what to pack, when to go, and what to do. Blending
adventure with cultural experiences--for example, a safari through Madagascar
or visiting the ruins of Buddhist temples after sea kayaking the warm waters of
Vietnam--this one-of-a-kind collection will lead you to new heights of exploration.